# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA019.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N8176B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CHI06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA023.md): McClintock Glasair SH-2 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N165WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA011.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N4055Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors were the excessive descent rate, the obstacle (horse), the high density altitude, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA013.md): Cessna 172K · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N46475 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control as a result of the installation of an improper pilot seat which moved during the takeoff roll/run..
- [NTSB MIA06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA011.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N9234V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB LAX06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA013.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N4252P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA008.md): Cessna 172P · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2005 · N53795 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder.
- [NTSB MIA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA007.md): Cessna 172P · La Belle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N99173 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the failure of the wing flap control, which resulted in the flaps…
- [NTSB SEA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Everett, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N5FN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…
- [NTSB LAX06CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA019.md): Harmel RV6A · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N221MH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-induced oscillations encountered on landing following the pilot's misjudged landing flare and premature release of elevator backpressure during touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI06LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA012.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Williams, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N2698Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were the low level at which the airplane was maneuvering and the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations prior to the…
- [NTSB CHI06FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA010.md): Plavcan Lancair 235 · Rootstown, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N235U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see and avoid each other and a midair collision.
- [NTSB DEN06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA007.md): Piper PA-22-150 · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2005 · N8875D · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of carbuetor heat and his improper inflight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the inadequate supervision of the student by the flight instructor, conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark…
- [NTSB ANC06CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA003.md): Piper PA-22 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2005 · N5947D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with a river during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA006.md): Beech 19A · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N5083T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent porpoise during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB CHI06CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA004.md): Cessna 172M · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N13585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate preflight planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN06LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Truth or Conseq, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N55910 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to fly VFR into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the reported low ceiling and mountain obscuration, resulting in the pilot being unable to maintain a visual…
- [NTSB MIA06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA009.md): Cessna 172N · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N952AC · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX05LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA318.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N5031T · Substantial damage
  > controlled flight into mountainous terrain due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his inadequate in-flight decisions, which created a low fuel state emergency situation that led directly to the CFIT during flight assist efforts…
- [NTSB NYC05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N99137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA315.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N5756Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA309.md): Thomas RV4 · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N3882N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the lack of a runway overrun area beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI05CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Ayr, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N6266W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA143.md): Cessna 172P · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N64763 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN05LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA142.md): Shea Vans RV6A · Glendo, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N985JS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA147.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N124SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA05LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA157.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ponte Vedra, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N9954U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane being ditched in a marsh.
- [NTSB DFW05CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA237.md): Cessna 172M · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N19998 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA05LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA155.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N901NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and continued operation with the fuel selector set to the left tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC05FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA144.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Nenana, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N36237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed to avoid a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of control, a stall/spin, and impact with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an aerobatic maneuver, and a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ANC05CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA140.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N7761D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA146.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2005 · N1755P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC05LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA141.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marstons Mills, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N6777W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a climb during takeoff which resulted in a diminished climb rate and subsequent collision with trees. Factors were the turf runway and a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA159.md): Piper 28 · Andulusia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N8153N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA133.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Babylon, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2005 · N8270M · Substantial damage
  > A broken piston and exhaust valve tappet which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the failure of the operator to overhaul the engine at the manufacturer's recommended interval.
- [NTSB CHI05CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA253.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rockton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N61LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate on approach for landing and the settling with power condition subsequently encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to reduce the descent rate prior to entering the settling with power condition and his…
- [NTSB SEA05LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA185.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Mead, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N1829P · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the tailwheel assembly spring resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a berm. The berm was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX05LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA324.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mountain City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2005 · N2333J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which led to a stall and impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA283.md): Avions Robin R.2160 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2005 · N216RN · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's unsuccessful recovery from a spin. The underlying reason was not determined.
- [NTSB ANC05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N4714F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with a creek. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift.
- [NTSB CHI05LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA243.md): Allensworth Baby Belle · El Dara, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N9094P · Destroyed
  > The manufacturer failed to specify a relief radius on the tail rotor spindle drawings, which resulted in the spindle being manufactured with an inadequate relief radius at the point of fatigue failure.
- [NTSB NYC05CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA136.md): Hanek Pitts S1S · Mercer, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2005 · N184MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an on ground encounter with crops. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX05CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA276.md): Cessna 172N · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N734MY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA241.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N2373P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot. A related factor was the vehicle the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ANC05TA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cold Foot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N13833 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing down during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA268.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N6045D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain lateral and directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ANC05CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA152.md): Piper PA-18 · Wiseman, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N9950Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were a short landing area, and pressure to conduct the flight, which the pilot stated was a rescue situation.
- [NTSB MIA05LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA148.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N8320A · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delayed remedial action to recover from a practice autorotation with planned power recovery resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA226.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Culver, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N4512Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering due to partial failure of the left magneto, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. An additional cause was improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel,…
- [NTSB DEN05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA123.md): Forbes Rutan Long EZE · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N16WF · Substantial damage
  > a total electrical failure due to a short in the master relay, causing the main fuse to open. Contributing factors included an inadequate electrical design by the airplane's builder, a low-output alternator, a cement wall, and unsuitable terrain on which to…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&page=59

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